Protesters demand resignation of leader in Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia

Protesters demand resignation of leader in Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia

Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and demanded the resignation of its leader over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow. The self-styled president of the region, Aslan Bzhania, said he had no intention of stepping down or fleeing. He said talks were proceeding with opposition representatives. But…

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Explainer: How Does Russia Loom Over Abkhazia’s Latest Protests? – The Moscow Times

Explainer: How Does Russia Loom Over Abkhazia’s Latest Protests? – The Moscow Times

Georgia’s breakaway Abkhazia region was rocked by protests this week after five activists opposing a controversial investment treaty with Russia were detained and held by security services.  Though all detainees were released on Tuesday after nearly 24 hours of protests, tensions persist as the region’s parliament is set to vote on ratification of the divisive…

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